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Ben Williams lifts the Southern League Premier Central trophy at the end of last season (Picture: RB Media)

Harborough Town legend Ben Williams makes switch to Corby Town

Rhys Kelly in action for Corby Town (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Doughboys strengthen again as they snap up former Steelmen defender Kelly

Liam McDonald enjoys Saturday's win at Bury Town (Picture: Peter Short)

PLAY-OFF PREVIEW: Poppies boss McDonald wants more after 'biggest achievement'

Kettering Town boss Liam McDonald (Picture: Peter Short)

McDonald calls for one last big push from fans as Poppies face Halesowen crunch

Former Corby Town boss Gary Setchell is the new director of football at Harborough Town (Picture: Joseph Barthorpe)

Former Corby Town boss Gary Setchell takes up new role at Harborough Town

Ryan Inman was a key man for AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the 2023/24 season, before moving to Harborough Town

McDonald delighted as 'combative' midfielder Inman makes move to Poppies

Ryan Inman made 27 appearances for AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the 2023/24 season (Picture: Shaun Frankham)

Poppies swoop to sign former Diamonds midfielder Inman from Eagles

Kettering Town boss Liam McDonald (Picture: Peter Short)

Boss McDonald insists pressure not playing a part as Poppies hit sticky patch

Willie Clemens scores to put Leiston 2-1 ahead against Kettering Town on Saturday (Picture: Peter Short)

Boss Liam bemoans 'soft' mentality as Poppies concede another four goals

Corby Town's much-changed line-up at Bourne Town on Boxing Day (Picture: David Tilley)

Steelmen boss Mettam looking forward to first home game in charge

Jordon Crawford celebrates Corby's win at Bourne with the travelling support (Picture: David Tilley)

Mettam delighted his Corby Town reign gets off to impressive winning start

Liam McDonald was left frustrated by his side's defending in the 4-2 defeat at Harborough Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Mixed emotions for McDonald as Poppies shoot themselves in the foot

It's Poppies agony after a Kai Williams miss that would have made the score 3-2 (Picture: Peter Short)

Poppies offer up Christmas gifts as title-chasing Harborough take full advantage

It has been a tough couple of weeks for Corby Town and manager Gary Setchell (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Setchell highlights Harborough Town as ‘role model’ for Steelmen to follow

Liam McDonald watches his Kettering Town team lose 2-0 at Spalding on Tuesday (Picture: Peter Short)

McDonald 'disappointed' as Kettering weaknesses are exposed by Spalding

Former Kettering Town midfielder Devon Kelly-Evans was on the scoresheet for Harborough against Diamonds (Picture: Phil Passingham)

Boss Sandy's pride despite defeat as Diamonds exit FA Trophy at Harborough Town
Elliot Sandy was proud of his injury-hit AFC Rushden & Diamonds team despite the 4-1 defeat at Harborough Town that saw them exit the FA Trophy at the first round stage on Saturday.
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Action from Harborough Town's pre-season clash at AFC Rushden & Diamonds in July (Picture: Phil Passingham)

Austin backing Bees’ ‘quality’ to see them through tricky Diamonds Trophy test

Action from AFC Rushden & Diamonds' 3-0 defeat at Belper Town on Saturday (Picture: Shaun Frankham)

Sandy hoping Diamonds can make the most of their 'free hit' at Harborough Town

Simon Hollyhead has left his role as first team boss at Kettering Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Poppies invite applications for new boss after Simon Hollyhead 'resignation'

Jordon Crawford in action for Corby against Mickleover on Saturday (Picture: David Tilley)

Steelmen strengthen squad with signing of Jordon Crawford

Gary Setchell will take his Corby Town team to Spalding United in the first round of the FA Trophy (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Steelmen and Diamonds handed tough trips to higher level opposition in FA Trophy

Callum Powell celebrates his goal for Kettering Town, but he and his team-mates were left frustrated as Stamford fought back to draw 1-1 (Picture: Peter Short)

Hollyhead frustrated as shot-shy Kettering pay 'heavy price' in Stamford draw

Kettering Town boss Simon Hollyhead was not a happy man after seeing his side throw away a 2-0 lead to lose 4-2 at home to Spalding (Pictures: Peter Short)

Hollyhead blasts 'unacceptable' and 'unforgivable' Poppies collapse

Mitch Austin and his Harborough Town players celebrate their win at Kettering Town on Monday (Picture: Phil Passingham)

Harborough boss Austin declares Bees 'worthy winners' of Kettering derby date

Kettering Town boss Simon Hollyhead (Picture: Peter Short)

‘Irritated’ boss Hollyhead says Poppies will learn from Harborough Town setback

Action from Kettering Town's Bank Holiday Monday clash against Harborough Town (Picture: Phil Passingham)

Kettering witness appeal as match is halted due to 'allegation of racist abuse'

Leon Lobjoit in action for Kettering against Harborough Town (Picture: Phil Passingham)

Day to forget on and off the pitch as Kettering Town are beaten by the Bees
It was a desperate afternoon on and off the pitch for Kettering Town as a 1-0 defeat to local rivals Harborough Town was marred by a lengthy stoppage due to an alledged racist comment towards the officials.
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Diamonds skipper Jake Duffy has left the club after one league appearance (Picture: Shaun Frankham)

Big blow for Diamonds boss Sandy as new skipper Duffy departs club

Action from Corby Town's 2-1 defeat at Harborough Town on Saturday (Picture: David Tilley)

Steelmen boss Setchell ‘delighted’ despite defeat at higher-level Harborough

Corby Town boss Gary Setchell (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Harborough Town trip the next big test in a tough pre-season for Steelmen

Harborough Town midfielder Jordon Crawford has signed for Wellingborough Town on a dual-registration basis (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Doughboys delight as they land Harborough midfielder Jordon Crawford

Kettering Town boss Simon Hollyhead (Picture: Peter Short)

Poppies kick off the new season with road trip to Royston

Jake Duffy was a key part of Harborough Town's promotion-winning team in 2023/24

Sandy's squad-building at Diamonds gathers pace as he lands trio

Gary Stohrer has committed to Corby Town for the new season (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Corby Town confirm double contract signing as key men commit to Steel Park stay

Richard Lavery issues instructions during Kettering's play-off semi-final with Harborough Town... but admitted he didn't watch the penalty shootout (Picture: Peter Short)

Shootout too much for boss Lavery to take as Poppies clinch final place

Dan Jezeph celebrates Kettering's penalty shootout win over Harborough Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Poppies rediscover form and hold their nerve to set up play-off final chance

Kettering Town goalkeeper Dan Jezeph makes a save in the penalty shootout win over Harborough Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Harborough boss Austin full of pride despite play-off heartbreak at Kettering

The Kettering Town players celebrate after winning the penalty shootout against Harborough Town (Picture: Peter Short)

IN PICTURES: Poppies on the spot as they secure dramatic shootout win

Harborough Town celebrate Josh Walsh's goal in Saturday's 5-1 win ar AFC Sudbury (Picture: Phil Passingham)

Boss Austin says 'underdogs' Harborough will be ready for Poppies test

Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery (Picture: Peter Short)

BIG MATCH PREVIEW: Lavery preparing Poppies for nervy semi-final date with Bees

Corby Town boss Gary Setchell (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Boss Setchell happy as new signings add needed spark to the Steelmen

Amar Sandhu netted the winning goal on his Corby Town debut on Saturday (Picture: Phil Passingham)

Steelmen back to winning ways, Doughboys leave it late, Diamonds on the up

Amar Sandhu has joined Corby Town on dual registration from Harborough Town (Picture: Phil Passingham)

Steelmen strengthen with the signing of Harborough Town pair Carta and Sandhu

Kettering's Kai Fifield and new signing Terrell Pennant show their disappointment at the end of the 2-1 defeat at Harborough Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Lavery stays positive but warns his Kettering players they have to sharpen up

Harborough Town defender Liam Dolman keeps a close eye on Kettering's Callum Powell (Picture: Peter Short)

Boss Austin's delight as 'up for it' Harborough see off Kettering Town

Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery cut an unhappy figure after the defeat at Harborough Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Lavery admits Kettering Town 'didn't turn up' in dismal defeat to Harborough

Kai Fifield shows his disappointment after a chance goes begging at Harborough (Picture: Peter Short)

An unhappy new year for Kettering Town as they slide to Harborough defeat

Harborough Town striker Luis Rose celebrates his goal in Harborough's 4-0 win over Leiston on Saturday (Picture: Phil Passingham)

Harborough Town boss Austin says Poppies date shows how far club has come

Richard Lavery was not happy with Kettering Town's performance at Stratford Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Boss Lavery unhappy as Kettering Town stumble to draw against 10-man Stratford

Harborough Town and Kettering Town played out a 1-1 league draw back in August (Picture: Phil Passingham)

Kettering Town's New Year's Day derby date at Harborough Town will be all-ticket

Sandro playing for Tottenham Hotspur

Harborough’s date with destiny – could it happen?

Tendai Daire and Corby Town boss Gary Setchell (Picture: @corbytownfc)

Boss Setchell delighted as prolific striker Tendai Daire makes Corby switch

Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery (Picture: Peter Short)

Lavery keen to strengthen Kettering Town squad as he’s ‘down to bare bones’

Connor Johnson opened the scoring for Kettering in their derby date with Harborough Town (Picture: Peter Short)

Boss Lavery unhappy as controversial late penalty call costs Poppies

Action from Corby Town's 1-1 FA Cup draw at AFC Rushden & Diamonds on Tuesday (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Setchell warns Steelmen they are in for a 'tough' opener at Hinckley LRFC

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